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1 Timothy 5:8 But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those
of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
The Lord Christ Jesus taught His disciples a standard for excellence
for those walking in the faith.
Matthew 5:
46 For if you love those who love you, what reward have you?
Do not even the tax collectors do the same?
47 And if you greet your brethren only, what do you do more?
Do not even the tax collectors do so?
48 Therefore you shall be perfect,
just as your Father in heaven is perfect.
First, notice that the Lord, even as the apostle often did, and even
David in the Psalms; speaks of a reward for the righteous.
Secondly, He is clear in saying that you are no better than an
unbeliever if all you do is extend grace to other believers.
Is it any surprise that Paul would say that if you do less than
what is considered a societal norm, much less a godly manner,
that person is worse than an unbeliever?
of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
The Lord Christ Jesus taught His disciples a standard for excellence
for those walking in the faith.
Matthew 5:
46 For if you love those who love you, what reward have you?
Do not even the tax collectors do the same?
47 And if you greet your brethren only, what do you do more?
Do not even the tax collectors do so?
48 Therefore you shall be perfect,
just as your Father in heaven is perfect.
First, notice that the Lord, even as the apostle often did, and even
David in the Psalms; speaks of a reward for the righteous.
Secondly, He is clear in saying that you are no better than an
unbeliever if all you do is extend grace to other believers.
Is it any surprise that Paul would say that if you do less than
what is considered a societal norm, much less a godly manner,
that person is worse than an unbeliever?